Senate Bill 2215, also known as the "Protecting Everyone from Excessive Police Surveillance (PEEPS) Act," aims to regulate the access and security of historical location data collected by government officials and entities in Tennessee. The bill establishes a new chapter in the Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Title 38, which outlines definitions related to historical location data, the conditions under which government officials may access such data, and the responsibilities of governmental entities in maintaining and auditing this data. Key provisions include requiring a search warrant for access, prohibiting the sale of data to private entities, and mandating the destruction of data within a specified timeframe unless preservation is requested by a criminal defendant.

Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to classify historical location data as confidential and not open to public inspection, while ensuring that annual compliance reports remain accessible. It also stipulates that any historical location data accessed in violation of the PEEPS Act cannot be used as evidence in legal proceedings. The legislation emphasizes the importance of safeguarding individual privacy rights against excessive surveillance by government entities, and it establishes penalties for violations, including suspension of access to databases for government officials who breach the provisions of the act.

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Introduced: 10-7-504